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Ukiah, California

city · Mendocino County

At a glance

16,304
Population
$458,400
Median home value (all homes)
51% above U.S. median
$482,360
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,331/mo
Median rent
1% below U.S. median
$66,160
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
19.2 min
Average commute
89.1%
Homes with broadband
2.21%
Locations with fiber available
9.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing69% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities2% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost3% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Ukiah Adult School Non-degree
Nearest 4-year college54 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates84.1%
College graduates22.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ukiah Economic Development
The City of Ukiah provides resources and steps to help starting a business, including a Business Liaison and links to local business development organizations and financing resources.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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